2011 Touring New England

2011 Highlights continued...

a childhood dream come true...

Touring New England 

I have dreamed of touring New England since my younger years.

So as soon as I became the bank club director I wasted no time

and planned a visit to this enchanting part of our country.

September 23rd - October 3rd err.. 4th (see explanation later)

New England had near perfect weather for us,
 sunny in the mid- 70's with a cool breeze. 


Though all the trees had not quite turned yet, 
there were a few pops of color for us to enjoy along the way. 


New England was beautiful and we were stuffed almost daily
 with fresh seafood.

We kept very busy in case you didn't see the itinerary! 

Every day we were in a different city and sometimes a new state.

Replica of the Mayflower
{Much smaller than I imagined!!}

We saw an array of sites from New York to Boston up to

 Portland, Maine and Cape Cod and many more.

And on our way to discovering this part of the country

I tacked on four new states to my belt! 

I now have seen 36 United States,

and in my life time I hope to at least peak into each 50. 

This particular tour package was called New England by Train

which featured different antique trains along our journey.  

One of the top sights I wanted to experience

was the majestic rocky east coast of Maine

and to behold one of its lighthouses- I had only seen on calendars.

I did just that!

And it was far more beautiful than I imagined!

 I tasted Portland, Maine’s fresh lobster (a few times) and consequently 


one night while having dinner on a boat,


  I was tearing into a big juicy Lobster and  plucked a piece 
(apparently too vigorously) 


and it that flew right over my shoulder!! 


The ladies at my table erupted with laughter! 


After that night my nickname ‘Princess Kate’ was diminished!

~

Our New England travelers were survivors! I got to know each and everyone! 

I love spending time with people, and I LOVE to hear their stories!!!

 They are all so delightful in their own way : )

  

On our way home we had a delayed flight 
and ended up having to stay in Boston and catch the next flight the following morning.

 Because it was the airlines error, they put us up in the Hilton over night 
and gave us all meal voutures for dinner and breakfast for the next morning.

It was rough it tell ya ; )
~


The next morning,

OUR conecting flight was a mile from our gate!
And by this time my travelers were just exhausted. We were on our 11th day and determined to spend the night no where else but in our own HOMES!

So, in order to make it on time 
we had to rush through the airport
we ordered 8 wheelchairs...
TO GO.

IMAGINE 8 wheelchairs 
flying through the airport!!!!

Let me tell you, it was quite a sight to see! 


A highlight of our trip for sure!

Though it has its moments of stress, like getting stuck in airport for hours and being responsible for a group of people! 

I thank God most every day for the opportunity serve as the club director, 

 meet new people, get paid to 

travel, all expenses paid and to plan events.

I am so very thankful.

Remember,

As you

Live simply…

Care deeply…

Speak kindly…

Love generously…

And leave the rest to God.

MAKE A GREAT NEW YEAR IN 2012!

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